I fully agree against buying, wearing or repairing fakes.
I buy for one reason only, to let participants of my course tell the difference from genuine.

I am also against "proofing" with details watches on forums - I am happy to state my opinion "authentic or fake" but not explain all the reasons therefore helping the faker or 'EBay" seller "dupe" people

Thanks your thoughts
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Adam R Harris

I always use the analogy...
Imagine showing up in a respected Rolex forum and trying to show off your fake.

Except Rolex is an extant company with intellectual property rights. I've got no problem with Depolliers, Panerai 3646 blank dial replicas, etc., as long as they aren't being represented as genuine. And I understand that the Depollier guy may well have crossed that line with some of his other products, though I don't have any firsthand knowledge. But if there's no fraud or violation of intellectual property rights, then all's fair game in my view.

People are not of one mind on these things. And in many fields, vintage cars, guitars, etc., yes, you would show up on a hardcore forum to show off your well done replica.

I always use the analogy...
Imagine showing up in a respected Rolex forum and trying to show off your fake.

Except Rolex is an extant company with intellectual property rights. I've got no problem with Depolliers, Panerai 3646 blank dial replicas, etc., as long as they aren't being represented as genuine. And I understand that the Depollier guy may well have crossed that line with some of his other products, though I don't have any firsthand knowledge. But if there's no fraud or violation of intellectual property rights, then all's fair game in my view.

People are not of one mind on these things. And in many fields, vintage cars, guitars, etc., yes, you would show up on a hardcore forum to show off your well done replica.

Its not just ROLEX that have trademarks and patents.
"Panerai" is the Marque Depose or registered trademark of Officina Panerai - selling anything stamped with that name is 100% illegal. Same for OMEGA, Breitling, Prada, or Louie Vuitton.
Its illegal to sell counterfeit goods.
Adam

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Adam R Harris

I don't have a problem discussing fakes if it's a conversation about why they are fake. If it's about how to make a better fake to fool people I see it as a problem.
I would pick the real timex over the fake Rolex every time.
To me people who buy fakes are more concerned about what other people think than about what they have.
I like the submariner,sure it's an iconic watch and I would like having one in my collection. However that money buys lots of vintage American watches I like.
I bought a steinhart, and own some seiko dive watches that have a submariner look. Nothing fake about them. Of course we know where the style comes from but that does not make a fake.